Director of Engineering in Surrey

About Moment Energy Independent energy is here. Help us deploy it. Energy should be free. Free from aging grids, fragile supply chains, and unnecessary extraction. At Moment Energy, we’re building a world where clean power is abundant, affordable, and uninterrupted for everyone. The world doesn’t need another promise about energy; it needs proof that a freer future is possible. Moment Energy is the pragmatic liberator of power, the only company certified to turn the largest untapped energy supply into independent energy.

Now is the moment. While the industry scraps millions of batteries with decades of life left, we put them to work by repurposing large-format batteries into advanced battery energy storage systems that deliver real-world impact. We were told second-life batteries would never be safe enough or scalable enough. We didn’t argue, we engineered the solution. Today, Moment Energy delivers 5x the energy density and holds the certifications required to deploy energy independence at scale.

The Role

Moment Energy is seeking a Director of Engineering to lead and scale our multidisciplinary engineering organization as we expand production of our battery energy storage systems. This role will oversee a growing team of engineers across multiple disciplines. As a key member of the engineering leadership team, the Director of Engineering will drive technical strategy, engineering execution, and team development while ensuring that our products move efficiently from design through certification and into scalable manufacturing.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical leadership with operational execution, bringing experience scaling engineering teams, delivering complex hardware products, and collaborating cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, product, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Engineering Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team across mechanical, electrical, firmware, software, battery systems, and test engineering.
  • Establish clear technical vision, engineering strategy, and development roadmaps aligned with company growth and product strategy.
  • Build scalable engineering processes, structures, and performance standards to support rapid company growth.
  • Foster a high-performance engineering culture focused on collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Plan, build, and hire new teams to take on new initiatives and scale the company.
  • Lead motivated teams and individuals by demonstrating strong hands-on skills and the ability to break down full business objectives into strategies for teams.
  • Partner closely with executive leadership to align engineering priorities with business objectives.
• Product Development & Technical Execution
  • Oversee the design and development of battery energy storage system (BESS) components and integrated systems, including battery enclosures, power electronics integration, thermal management systems, and structural components.
  • Guide system architecture decisions to ensure performance, reliability, manufacturability, and scalability.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration between hardware, firmware, and software teams to ensure seamless integration of systems.
  • Ensure engineering programs progress effectively from concept through prototyping, validation, certification, and production launch.
  • Support engineering efforts required for product safety and certification, including standards such as UL and other regulatory requirements.
• Engineering Operations
  • Establish engineering development processes including design reviews, FMEA, documentation standards, and product lifecycle management.
  • Oversee creation and maintenance of key engineering documentation such as BOMs, manufacturing drawings, SOPs, design review materials, and technical specifications.
  • Implement metrics and reporting frameworks to track engineering progress, product quality, and team performance.
  • Work with program managers to set and achieve ambitious goals, track progress against timelines, make educated decisions with missing data, trade-off risks and compromises to meet deadlines.
  • Collaborate with quality and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with industry and safety standards.
• Supplier & External Collaboration
  • Partner with supply chain teams to evaluate and onboard new suppliers and engineering partners.
  • Support supplier technical evaluation and design collaboration to optimize cost, performance, and lead times.
  • Interface with customers and external stakeholders on technical requirements when needed.

The Candidate

We’re looking for individuals with the following traits, skills, and experiences:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering.
• Must have a background in industries such as energy storage, power electronics, EV, robotics, or industrial systems.
• 12+ years of experience in the design, development and launch of complex electro-mechanical or other relatable applications.
• Proven experience launching new industrial products and scaling a concept through the prototyping, product development cycle, through to repeatable manufacturing.
• Proven experience scaling engineering teams and processes in high-growth or startup environments.
• Proven experience as a strong people leader, who loves working with teams, mentoring engineers, growing individuals and managers.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering, product lifecycle development, and certification processes.
• Demonstrated understanding of UL1973, UL9540, UL9540A, NFPA 68 and 69 standards is preferred.

Why join us?

Today, we’re delivering 5x the energy density and have all the certifications needed to ship energy independence to the world. Be part of a mission-driven company focused on creating sustainable energy solutions and making a positive impact on the world. Collaborate closely with passionate co-founders and a team committed to innovation and excellence. Contribute to building and scaling a company from the ground up, where your work will have a direct and meaningful impact. Thrive in a workplace that values collaboration, wellness, and celebrating successes, with regular company socials, fitness sessions, and more.

We're a fast-paced and dynamic team. Every day you'll be taking on a new challenge and learning something new. You'll take on a wide breadth of tasks and contribute to disrupting the battery industry. You'll be part of a tight-knit team that is working together to save the planet! Fun, health, and wellness are incorporated into our daily schedule and we encourage all our team members to bring innovative ideas to the table to create an interactive workplace.

Moment Energy Benefits Highlights (full time, permanent employees only)

• Financial Growth: Employee equity and a robust RRSP matching program.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Extended health, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents through Manulife.
• Generous Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off plus a paid company closure between Christmas and New Year's, with a generous paid sick leave.
• Vibrant Culture & Perks: Open and collaborative office culture, frequent company socials and wellness programs (weekly yoga/fitness), and free EV charging on-site.
• Company Dinner: Weekly Tuesday dinner provided by Moment Energy. We also have a generous supply of coffee and snacks for the office!

Our Commitments

Moment Energy is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, including our work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

Our Values

Our values are key to how we show up every day at Moment Energy! We keep them in the forefront of what we do, and they’re used everywhere. We refer to them when we have tough decisions to make, we give shoutouts based on living out these values, and we include them as part of our performance reviews. We have 5 core values and 1 foundational pillar (Safety is our Foundation) which lays the groundwork for everything we do.

• Safety is our Foundation: We prioritize the safety of our products, customers, employees, and the general public above all else. From the workshop to the field, we maintain the highest standards for our batteries in testing manufacturing and deployment, and daily operations. Safety is not only about procedures—it is about vigilance, responsibility, and speaking up when something does not feel right. Safety is everyone's responsibility. We follow safety protocols, use proper equipment, and continuously improve our systems to prevent risks before they occur. If something is unsafe, we stop work and address it. Safety also means protecting our colleagues, customers, and communities by designing reliable products, maintaining safe workspaces, and ensuring our work is done carefully and responsibly.
• We’re Building a Greener Future Together: We infuse passion for our cleantech mission into every aspect of our work and incorporate fun into the workplace. We motivate one another, celebrate our successes and embrace eco-friendly practices to reduce our carbon footprint.
• We Prioritize our Customer’s Needs: We place our customers at the core of everything we do, ensuring that every decision considers their needs and aims to provide increased value to them. We provide reliable support for our customers, every step of the way.
• We’re Open, Honest and Accountable: We prioritize open and honest communication to foster mutual understanding, strengthen knowledge sharing, and reduce miscommunication within the team. We admit when we’ve made a mistake, and remedy our actions. We transparently communicate outcomes whether good, bad, or unexpected.
• We Think and Act like Owners: We’re self-starters that proactively embrace new challenges along with personal and collective ownership of responsibilities in the organization. We focus on growth, not titles, and we do what needs to be done.
• We Treat Everyone with Respect: We actively listen, share openly, and work together towards common goals. We treat one another with mutual respect to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted, supported, and heard. We keep an open mind and are willing to learn.